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Updated Team Lists: Australia vs New Zealand – Round 1, 2026 Rugby League World Cup

Australia and New Zealand have reduced their squads to 20 ahead of their 2026 Rugby League World Cup match at Accor Stadium.

By Zero Tackle · Zero Tackle

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 11:01 AM

Key Things to Know

Australia and New Zealand have reduced their squads to 20 players for Round 1 of the World Cup.
The opening round match between Australia and New Zealand is scheduled to take place at Accor Stadium.
Other upcoming Round 1 fixtures include Samoa vs France, PNG vs Lebanon, and England vs Tonga.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Australia and New Zealand have trimmed their matchday squads to 20 players ahead of their opening clash in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. The Round 1 international fixture will take place at Accor Stadium.

The tournament opening round schedule also features international matchups across multiple venues, including Samoa versus France, Papua New Guinea against Lebanon, England against Tonga, and Fiji taking on Cook Islands.

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Updated Team Lists: Australia vs New Zealand – Round 1, 2026 Rugby League World Cup

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